Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

5+ Days Ago

242 6th St
242 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Monthly rent	$5,000–$5,500
Beds	2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	–

Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

5+ Days Ago

242 6th St
242 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

Monthly rent	$5,000–$5,500
Beds	2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	–

242 6th St
242 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

Monthly rent	$5,000–$5,500
Beds	2
Baths	1–2
Sqft	–

5+ Days Ago

2 Bed 2 bath unit

Address details

Units	8
Units available	8
Neighborhood
City
Zip code	11215

Property Overview

Located near top-rated schools, this property offers convenient access to education with an elementary school just over 0.1 miles away and a middle school about 0.23 miles away. It features outdoor spaces and is pet-friendly, with multiple dog parks, grooming services, and veterinary hospitals nearby, enhancing its appeal for pet owners.

Things you’ll love

Elementary school nearby
Middle school nearby
Outdoor space

Great for

Pet owners

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Units

242 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

242 6th St Brooklyn, NY

Available

4L

2 Beds

2 Baths

– sqft

$5,000

Air Conditioning • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher

Available

2R

2 Beds

2 Baths

– sqft

$5,000

Air Conditioning • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher

Available

2L

2 Beds

2 Baths

– sqft

$5,000

Air Conditioning • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher

Available

3R

2 Beds

2 Baths

– sqft

$5,000

Air Conditioning • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher

Available

3L

2 Beds

2 Baths

– sqft

$5,000

Air Conditioning • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher

Available

4R

2 Beds

2 Baths

– sqft

$5,000

Air Conditioning • In-Unit Laundry • Dishwasher

Available

1R

2 Beds

1 Bath

– sqft

$5,500

Outdoor Space • In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning • Dishwasher

Available

1L

2 Beds

1 Bath

– sqft

$5,500

Outdoor Space • In-Unit Laundry • Air Conditioning • Dishwasher

Amenities for 242 6th St

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Building

Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Outdoor Space

Unit Amenities

Air Conditioning
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space

Policies at 242 6th St

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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242 6th St #4L, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Check out this charming property located at 242 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, in the heart of Gowanus! This intimate building consists of 8 units, offering a spacious 2-bedroom floorplan. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including a reliable HVAC system, convenient dishwasher, and tranquil outdoor space. Plus, with no fee, you can make this place home without any extra costs. As a bonus, the property is pet-friendly, so your furry friends are welcome too! The location is also highly sought after, with top-rated schools nearby, including an A- or higher rated elementary, middle, and high school. With only long-term rentals, you can truly make this place your home.

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Address details

Units	8
Units available	8
Neighborhood
City
Zip code	11215

242 6th St #4L is great for:

Pet owners

Outdoor spaces are available at this property
18 pet hospitals in the area
11 pet grooming services nearby
55 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

How 242 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby: There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Middle school nearby: There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Outdoor space: One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools: The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in New York

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 242 6th St #4L to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Gowanus.

Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.

Gowanus

New York

A table of studio rental data trends in New York
Month	Median Rent
April 2024	$3,555
May 2024	$3,546
June 2024	$3,635
July 2024	$3,691
August 2024	$3,698
September 2024	$3,674
October 2024	$3,625
November 2024	$3,532
December 2024	$3,527
January 2025	$3,569
February 2025	$3,563
March 2025	$3,643
April 2025	$3,747
May 2025	$3,800
June 2025	$3,772
July 2025	$3,757
August 2025	$3,791
September 2025	$3,807
October 2025	$3,812
November 2025	$3,800
December 2025	$3,798
January 2026	$3,790
February 2026	$3,794
March 2026	$3,837

A table of studio rental data trends in Gowanus
Month	Median Rent
July 2024	$3,841
September 2024	$3,448
October 2024	$3,393
November 2024	$3,387
December 2024	$3,470
January 2025	$3,470
February 2025	$3,444
March 2025	$3,373
April 2025	$3,411
May 2025	$3,380
June 2025	$3,382
July 2025	$3,300
August 2025	$3,386
September 2025	$3,484
October 2025	$3,498
November 2025	$3,351
December 2025	$3,161
January 2026	$3,219
February 2026	$3,227
March 2026	$3,166

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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